Sr. Structural Engineer

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates structural project team efforts to facilitate effective execution of structural engineering design and the delivery of structural implementation documents
• Leads early phase effort for determination of most appropriate structural framing system(s)
• Establishes structural project criteria including building code, fire-rating, gravity/lateral loads and unique requirements of the project
• Performs effectively as a senior team member during design and/or construction phases
• Prepares and/or reviews structural specifications for projects at each phase of delivery
• Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible project(s)
• Establishes credibility through project management skills
• Effectively manages structural CA effort including engineering site visitation, field report documentation, submittal review, response to project RFI's, and review of structural change order requests
• Reviews implementation documents at key phases/intervals for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervises junior project team members, both engineering and drafting staff. Delegates appropriate tasks, answers questions, and holds junior project team members accountable.
• Reviews staff performance relative to project contributions on a regular basis in a constructive manner to strengthen team(s)
• Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, clients, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
• Consistently documents project meetings and telephone conversations
• Maintains up to date knowledge of products and materials available on the market
• Travel will be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
• Typically 7+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)
• Ability to be licensed in multiple states preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Advanced understanding on the use of Revit and BIM in the delivery of implementation documents required
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite required
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and material design standards required
• Advanced knowledge in select structural systems required
• Advanced technical knowledge through a combination of academic experience, work experience and continuing education required
• Basic knowledge of project management tools (Vision, Portfolio, etc.) preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of integrated design, engineering building systems and QA/QC process required
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Advanced ability to exercise judgment and discretion, set priorities and manage competing demands required
• Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Advanced ability to work and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Advance ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

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